Category: Technology

Over the past couple of years, we have seen a steady rise in the number of SMEs adopting cloud computing. David Sturges, Chief Operating Officer, WorkPlaceLive explains how cloud computing can grow your business

In today’s highly competitive market businesses face working challenges which shouldn’t be underestimated. These challenges are diverse and include issues such as limited time, manpower and budgets, to administrative, HR and financial strains, as well as a continual need to improve customer service and reduce costs.

It is safe to say that IT is the most essential part of many companies – it is the glue that holds all the vital processes and systems together. Should it falter, the losses can be substantial – both financially and for the reputation of the business.

Yorkshire based cyber security specialists Agenci Information Security (AIS) has launched a simple smartphone app to ensure that business leaders have emergency plans at their fingertips should disaster strike.

Fliike is the first connected object that displays the number of Facebook fans. Designed for business owners to enable them to proudly display their popularity in the digital community.

Facebook has officially revealed a new video-sharing service for Instagram during a product launch at the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters.

Social network Facebook has introduced hashtags, allowing users to click and see what their firends think about trending topics.

Hiring great people is never easy. I’ve talked a lot about the importance of the relationship between the client and your software developer. But I wanted to turn my attention for a minute to the value of an in-house IT team, and how a trusted developer can support your decision-making process.

‘You only get one chance to create a great first impression’ – we’ve all heard it many times before but for business leaders, making a lasting first impression has been turned on it’s head by the power and reach of social networking.

One of the biggest dilemmas facing CFO’s investing in new software is how to strike the right balance between building solid foundations capable of future updates, and the risk of unnecessary future proofing.

Google-owned Motorola hopes to challenge iPhone with autumn launch of new low-cost, futuristic handsets produced in Texas

Until now the Blackberry Messenger (BBM) app had been limited to Blackberry’s own devices, but it’s Canadian developers have announced the app is to be offered as a download to run on rival platforms

With the employees increasingly working with a range of devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones, David Sturges, Chief Commercial Officer at hosted desktop company, WorkPlaceLive www.workplacelive.com, looks at how businesses can safeguard their company data.